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Software asset management

Is the Microsoft Products and Services Agreement (MPSA) right for you?

Dan Whitefield, Consultant, CerteroOriginally posted in February 2017, revised in December 2019. …

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Benefits of a Self-service App-store: From Reducing Shadow IT to Enhancing IT Security

Your IT to-do list may be long and include many tasks that …

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Understanding Software Licensing Terminology

Do you understand software licensing terminology? If you have been tasked with …

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The Benefits of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy

What are the benefits of implementing a BYOD policy? Basically the benefits …

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The Challenges of EMM

What is EMM? EMM is the acronym for Enterprise Mobile Management as …

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Understanding a Baseline Review

What is a baseline review? How can you achieve an ELP? One …

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SAM in the Datacentre

How can you manage datacentre software assets? Why is SAM important? Many …

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The Trouble with Office 365 Licensing

Dan Whitefield, Consultant, CerteroDecember 2019. What are the benefits of Office 365 …

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Mobile Device Management (MDM) Software is a Real Blind Spot

What is MDM software? What does mobile device management mean for organizations? …

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Building a business case for Software Asset Management

How can you build a SAM business case? There are a number …

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Defending Against a Software Audit: What You Need to Know

What do you know when hit with a software audit? With the …

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Windows Server 2016 and Microsoft Licensing Changes

What changes have there been to Windows Server 2016 and Microsoft licensing? …

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What is Jailbreak Detection and why is it critical for your organization?

It is estimated that 9% of all iPhones are Jailbroken, with similar …

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Building a SAM Function Within your Organization

How can you build a SAM function in your organization? What are …

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Software and Virtualization Licensing: The Hidden Risks

What are the hidden risks when it comes to virtualization licensing? Server …

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Software Use Rights 101: The Different Scenarios

What are software use rights? The right to use your software derives …

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Building a Business Case for a Software License Optimization Program

Looking to build a business case for a SLO program? Building a …

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